IT’S A (VON) TRAPP!: The clubs are alive with “The Sound of Music” when the classic film is screened for audiences to sing along to 8 p.m. Dec. 28 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., and 8 p.m. Dec. 30, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del. For more information, visit www.worldcafelive.com.
Theater & Arts
American Psycho
The psychological horror drama is screened 8 p.m. Dec. 26 at The Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Bruce Nauman: Contrapposto Studies, I through VII
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents the premiere of a new work by Bruce Nauman, which continues the artist’s exploration of video, sound and performance, through Jan. 8, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
The Carols
1812 Productions presents the Christmastime comedy set in 1943, in which a group of neighbors gathers at the VFW to make the most of what they have while the world is at war, through Dec. 31 at Plays & Players Theater, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-592-9560.
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Walnut Street Theatre presents the classic holiday tale live on stage through Dec. 23 at WST for Kids, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
A Child’s Christmas In Wales
Walnut Street Theatre presents The Irish Repertory Theatre of New York’s adaptation of Dylan Thomas’ Christmas-themed show featuring both traditional and contemporary holiday music through Dec. 23 at Independence Studio On 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Classical Splendor: Painted Furniture for a Grand Philadelphia House
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of furniture designed in 1808 by Benjamin Henry Latrobe through Jan. 1, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
A Christmas Story
Media Theatre presents a stage play based on the beloved holiday film through Jan. 8, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.
Disney on Ice
Classic Disney characters put on their skates for the holidays through Dec. 31 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-336-3600.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
The Pennsylvania Ballet performs the holiday tradition through Dec. 31 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Korea Now: Contemporary Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of contemporary Korean art across all media through Feb. 23, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Live and Life Will Give You Pictures: Masterworks of French Photography, 1890-1950
The Barnes Foundation presents vintage prints of nearly 200 classic images by French photographers and photographers working extensively in France through Jan. 9 at the Roberts Gallery, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-278-7000.
Mamma Mia!
The hit musical hits town on its farewell tour Dec. 27-31 at the Merriam Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Paint the Revolution: Mexican Modernism, 1910-50
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of Mexican masterpieces by Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Frida Kahlo, Rufino Tamayo and many others through Jan. 8, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert
Strauss Symphony of America performs a new program featuring Strauss waltzes and sweeping melodies from operettas by a full orchestra, acclaimed European singers, ballet and ballroom dancers 8 p.m. Dec. 30 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
Sing along to the smash-hit musical 8 p.m. Dec. 28 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
The Wizard of Oz
The yellow-brick road runs through the Walnut Street Theatre through Jan. 8, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
LAST (WEDDING) DANCE: International smash “Mamma Mia!” — the Broadway musical based on the music of ABBA about a young bride trying to find her real father before her storybook wedding — is bidding farewell with a final tour coming to Philadelphia Dec. 27-31 at the Merriam Theater, 260 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-893-1999.
Music
Livvie Forbes
The singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. Dec. 23 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Hillary Wallace and the Death
The funk/blues/soul band performs 9 p.m. Dec. 28 at Boot and Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St.; 267-639-4528.
Chrisette Michele
The R&B singer performs with special guest Raheem DeVaughn 8 p.m. Dec. 29 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Lotus Land
The Rush tribute band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 29 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Rusted Root
The alt-folk/rock band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 29 at Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore; 215-896-6420.
Live Wire
The AC/DC tribute band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 30 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The folk-pop Americana band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 30 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Nightlife
Bear-Humbug!
Happy Bear gets into the holiday spirit 6-9 p.m. Dec. 23 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
December’s Doom
Ann Artist, Luna Lavey, Omyra Lynn and Porcelain perform 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 23 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Devil Drag Open Call Night
New and seasoned performers of all genres, styles and levels of experience are invited to audition on a safe stage 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 23 at Front Street Dive, 10 S. Front St., second floor; 215-543-6089.
The Super-Happy-Fun Non-denominational Holiday Show!
Aurora Whorealis, Eric Jaffe and Abowla Dix get into the holiday spirit 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
It’s a Union Suit Party!
Happy Bear attendees strip down to their skivvies 5-9 p.m. Dec. 30 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Philadelphia Women’s Leather/Kinkster Bar Night
The women’s bar night is open to queer, trans, non-binary, fetish and leather friends 7-10 p.m. Dec. 30 at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St.; 215-627-1662.
Outta Town
Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
Sing along to the beloved musical film 8 p.m. Dec. 30, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Murder for Two: Holiday Edition
Everyone is a suspect in this musical murder mystery running through Dec. 31 at Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2121.